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Top Ten Albums List by Joe
  • 10. Motley Crue, "Motley Crue"
    This album featured John Corabi, after Vince was kicked out. Side two is the best part. Too bad they didn't keep him.
  • 9. Faith No More, "Angel Dust"
    The best of their albums.
  • 8. Santana, "Supernatural"
    Sure, it got overplayed. But the man has an almost cosmic touch on the strings.
  • 7. Sevendust, "Sevendust"
    Perfect background noise for when you're angry.
  • 6. Public Enemy, "Apocalypse 91"
    They say what they say and do it very well.
  • 5. Stone Temple Pilots, "Core"
    If you only have one of their albums, this should be it.
  • 4. Ian Moore, "Ian Moore"
    Saw them open for ZZ Top in 1994. Great blues.
  • 3. Metallica, "Metallica"
    Their last good album, and the most listenable.
  • 2. ZZ Top, "Rhythmeen"
    Not well known, but this album makes you appreciate the genius of Billy Gibbons' guitar work.
  • 1. Beastie Boys, "Hello Nasty"
    Keeps you hooked through their various musical ponderings. They get better all the time.
I have too many to list. But these albums still get the top spots in my CD rack.
Added to the site on April 17, 2009
Top Ten Albums List by Ty
  • 10. Korn, "Follow The Leader"
    Now I'm sure most of you are saying yeah that's the album everyone likes.Well for me this album really got me into rock music in '98.
  • 9. LimpBizkit, "Significant Other"
    THEY DID IT ALL FOR THE NOOKIE!
  • 8. Greenday, "Dookie"
    My favorite punk rock band of all time.Much love to those guys!
  • 7. Beastie Boys, "ILL Communication"
    One word,three sylables....SABATOGE!
  • 6. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, "The Collection Volume One"
    This album was probably the first rap album that I liked that had hard lyrics,but still on some songs could get emotional.And was dedicated to Eazy-E!
  • 5. Vanilla Ice, "To The Extreme"
    Reguardless of what anybody says,this album deserves to be where it is on my list,because the 17,000,000 album saled pretty much say it all.
  • 4. Ten, "Pearljam"
    The first grundge rock album I ever liked.
  • 3. Snoopdoggy Dog, "Doggystyle"
    Doggystyle introduced gangster rap to me in '94.
  • 2. Insane Clown Posse, "The Great Milenko"
    This album brought me to my juggalo status,and is number two on my list because it was the most controversial album in the 90's to me.And gave ICP the largest rap following in rap history.YEAH!!
  • 1. House of Pain, "Jump Around"
    This album introduced hard lyrics by a white rap group to me.
Added to the site on December 12, 2008
Top Ten Albums List by Alex Temple
  • 10. Mr. Bungle, "California (1999)"
    Vicious attacks on every pop genre since 1965. Completely unhinged, yet curiously listenable.
  • 9. Radiohead, "OK Computer (1997)"
    Well, yeah, it's a classic and all that. The craft involved in this recording is incredible.
  • 8. The Olivia Tremor Control, "Black Foliage (1999)"
    The most psychedelic album I've ever heard.
  • 7. Bob Drake, "What Day Is It? (1993)"
    Hail meets Yes meets early Thinking Plague meets Leo Kottke on crystal meth ... or something... twisted.
  • 6. U Totem, "U Totem (1990)"
    Avant-garde polystylism at its most accessible.
  • 5. The Dismemberment Plan, "Emergency & I (1999)"
    The definition of "quirky."
  • 4. 5uu's, "Hunger's Teeth (1994)"
    Henry Cow + Gentle Giant = 5uu's?
  • 3. Home, "Elf :: Gulf Bore Waltz (1996)"
    A paradigmatic example of experimental lo-fi indie-rock.
  • 2. Neutral Milk Hotel, "On Avery Island (1996)"
    The most depressing album I've ever heard.
  • 1. The Science Group, "...A Mere Coincidence... (1999)"
    Modernist composer Steven Tickmayer writes for an RIO all-star group featuring members of Thinking Plague, 5uu's, Henry Cow, the Danubians, etc. How could it possibly not be amazing?
Who'd have thought 1999 was such a good year for rock?
Added to the site on December 12, 2008
Top Ten Albums List by thelzdking
  • 10. Christina Aguilera, "Christina Aguilera"
    Yes, I know, but I like it. And she can actually sing.
  • 9. Smashing Pumpkins, "Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness"
    Absolutely amazing. The perfect middle point between grunge and straight up rock.
  • 8. ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, "Madonna"
    One of the best new bands in ages. Unlike Limp Biscuit and chums these guys actually sound like they really are angry.
  • 7. My Bloody Valentine, "Loveless"
    Nearly bankrupting their label, this album was literally infinite. Hypnotic, mesmerising. Imagine every single type of music you've ever heard, it doesn't sound like that. Simultaniously the softest and heaviest album ever.
  • 6. Guns N' Roses, "Use Your Illusion I/II"
    Massive, huge. Everything about this band is big, from releasing two albums at once to making massively expensive videos. I just can't imagine them without imagining them in front of thousands of people.
  • 5. Dr. Dre, "The Chronic"
    Numbed-up gangsta from the Dr. himself. Nothing chills you out like this. How can you not just kick back while 'Nutin' But A G Thang' is playing?
  • 4. Blur, "Modern Life Is Rubbish"
    The start of a sub culture. Biting, vitriolic pop at it's best. Told grunge where to go.
  • 3. Primal Scream, "Screamadelica"
    Amazing, completely inspired. Best album of it's type. This album defined a time. Hard to imagine that they're the same band who made Xtrmntr.
  • 2. Manic Street Preachers, "Generation Terrorists"
    Sreaming, scissor kicking, glammed up punk. The Manics at their very best.
  • 1. Verve, "A Storm In Heaven"
    The greatest album of the '90s, probably the greatest album ever. Completely and utterly flawless.
Added to the site on November 02, 2008
Top Ten Albums List by chad
  • 10. Billy Joel, "River of Dreams"
    it's not The Stranger or The Nylon Curtain but it makes the cut
  • 9. Madonna, "Ray of Light"
    what a comeback- she gave electronic music substance
  • 8. Hootie and the Blowfish, "Cracked Rear View"
    it made you not feel sorry about the waning of grunge
  • 7. Dave Matthews Band, "Under the Table and Dreaming"
    just great
  • 6. Blues Traveler, "Four "
    featured "Hook", "Run Around" and others
  • 5. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    enough said
  • 4. Counting Crows, "August and Everything After`"
    another album out of nowhere; "Mr. Jones" is one of my favorite songs
  • 3. Alanis Morissette, "Jagged Little Pill"
    a huge smash- the edgy "You Oughtta Know" is complemented by the deeper "Ironic" and "You Learn"
  • 2. Green Day, "Dookie"
    awesome, semi-coherent lyrics; great sound
  • 1. Gin Blossoms, "New Miserable Experience"
    not one bad song; includes "Found out about You", "Hey Jealousy"
Added to the site on September 09, 2008
Top Ten Albums List by Stewart P
  • 10. Skunk Anansie, "Post Orgasmic Chill"
    Near perfect, from the almost heavy metal, to the ballads...so why did they split up?
  • 9. Puressence, "Only Forever"
    Beautiful atmospheric music, not dissimilar to Radiohead... only better. Shame it seems I'm the only person who's heard of them
  • 8. Madonna, "The Immaculate Collection"
    It's surely time for a second greatest hits package from Madonna? Worth buying for Into The Groove alone
  • 7. Elastica, "Elastica"
    Fantastic....it's a shame it looks loke they'll never produce anything as good again
  • 6. No Doubt, "Tragic Kingdom"
    Perfect ska-punk-pop stuff.
  • 5. Alanis Morissette, "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie"
    A bit heavy going at first, but well worth listening to. Even better than Jagged Little Pill
  • 4. Jeff Buckley, "Grace"
    Absolutley stunning, particulary his version of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah. RIP
  • 3. Bjork, "Homogenic"
    Truly innovative music by one of the best songwriters ever
  • 2. Kate Bush, "The Red Shoes"
    OK, so where's the follow up?
  • 1. The Cranberries, "No Need To Argue"
    It's a shame The Cranberries subsequent albums haven't been as good as this masterpiece, the best album ever.
Where the hell is Kate Bush? One album throughout the whole 90's is not good enough
Added to the site on August 02, 2008
Top Ten Albums List by Felicia
  • 10. Dave Matthews Band, "Crash"
    Very good album, then again DMB are pretty consistent in their quality of music
  • 9. Smashing Pumpkins, "MCIS"
    Didn't feel like typing it out but im sure ya know it already, 2 great discs of music, too bad they broke up
  • 8. U2, "All That You Can't Leave Behind"
    Any band that can last as long as U2 and STILL put out good music definitely deserves recognition.
  • 7. Foo Fighters, "The Color and the Shape"
    Great album by the foo Fighters, no way you can be dissapointed with this album.
  • 6. Our Lady Peace, "Happiness...Is Not A Fish That You Can Catch"
    Love every song, great band nothing else to say
  • 5. Everclear, "So Much For The Afterglow"
    THought i would break the britpop trend on the list. Excellent album full of many 'hits' and many other excellent songs, one of those albums you can listen to over and over again.
  • 4. Radiohead, "OK Computer"
    Thom Yorke is a genius period. Breakthrough album, every song a good one.
  • 3. Travis, "Good Feeling"
    Awesome, rockin debut album, more known for their single "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" from the man who, but teir debut was a lot more rocking than their last two albums, Great band.
  • 2. Stereophonics, "Just Enough Education To Perform"
    Excellent album by an excellent band, could've put Performance and Cocktails here or Word Gets Around, but J.E.E.P. is probably the best out of the three, really great band unfortanutely not often played here in the U.S.
  • 1. Oasis, "Definitely Maybe"
    Greatest band ever, most popularly known for WTSMG? but DM is number 1, excellent debut album, record breaker in the UK.
It's 1:47 in the morning so the 2-10 arent in any particular order, some other albums i would like to mention are Green Day, Dookie Sheryl Crow, Tuesday Night Music club David Gray, White Ladder Semisonic, Feeling Strangely Fine (thought of as one hit wonders, but the whole album is excellent!)
Added to the site on August 02, 2008
Top Ten Albums List by Daniel
  • 10. Nine Inch Nails, "The Fragile"
    WOW, this is one of the best albums my ears have ever heard. Instrumentals on this are amazing, Reznor sure spent alot of time on this album, and it shows.
  • 9. Metallica, "The Black Album"
    I really hate this band, but this is a great album. I listen to it before I do some sporting activites.
  • 8. Stone Temple Pilots, "Core"
    One of my favorite albums in my collection. Deffinatley their best album, 'Purple' would be #11 on my list.
  • 7. Nine Inch Nails, "Downward Spiral"
    The first NIN album to real hit mainstream. I love this, though it's not my fav, that would be 'Pretty Hate Machine' which was '89 so not on this list. Closer, Piggy, March of Pigs, amazing album.
  • 6. Rage Against the Machine, "Evil Empire"
    My personal favorite of the RATM albums. A totally different album from the first. The 'Bulls on Parade' solo makes this top 10 instantly.
  • 5. Smashing Pumkins, "Siamese Dreams"
    This too has 2 of the 'Top 100 Guitar Solo's'. I love this album.
  • 4. Dr. Dre, "The Chronic"
    This album has 2 or 3 of the most classic rap songs ever made.
  • 3. Rage Against the Machine, "Rage Against the Machine"
    A style all its own. Amazing beats, stunning vocals and a screaming guitar. If you haven't heard it, get it.
  • 2. Snoop Doggy Dogg, "Doggystyle"
    I don't really listen to rap, but this is the greatest rap album ever compiled.
  • 1. Nirvana, "Nevermind"
    Like every song was a single except maybe 2. Two of the songs are listed on the 'Top 100 Guitar Solo's', best album and a beginning of a revolution in music.
I think I was the only person on this list to post 'Rap' albums. No pop music either, what the fuck was the person who said nsync, bsb, blink 182 thiking. Was she like 12 or something?
Added to the site on August 02, 2008
Top Ten Albums List by Kye
  • 10. Eminem, "The Slim Shady LP (1996)"
    Eminem may suck ass now, but back in 96, he was a god in the underground rap scene.
  • 9. Reel Big Fish, "Turn the radio off"
    Many songs on this album have been featured on movie soundtracks and in commercials. Sometimes as background music on a tv show. Second album that exposed a lot of people to this ska band.
  • 8. Blink 182, "Dude Ranch"
    Another band that now sucks, Blinks third album was also their swansong. The one hit, "Damnit," was on MTV before they said goodbye for two whole years. Songs like "Josie" and "Emo" are my favorites.
  • 7. Rage Agianst The Machine, "Evil Empire"
    Rages second album, got me thinking globally, and made me act locally. Political rap/punk influence. Reminds me of the MC5.
  • 6. Mighty Mighty BossTones, "Let's Face It"
    Ska/punk with pop sense. Last good album from them. With songs dealing with drug abuse, violence, and racism, it spread a good message. Got people into ska, too.
  • 5. Various Artists, "Take Warning: Songs of Operation Ivy"
    Cover songs of ska and punks most influential bands! Need I say more. Reel Big Fish, Long Beach Dub Allstars, hell, even the Aquabats cover a song.
  • 4. NoFx, "I heard they suck live!"
    A great introduction to the band, gives people a feel for what they sound like live. Those drunken idiots make the house go wild with songs like "Linolium," "The Brews," and "Kill all da white man."
  • 3. Operation Ivy, "Seedy"
    Really an EP. It came out in 92, three years after OpIvy broke up. "Hedgecore" and "Healthy body, sick mind (extended)" are some instant classics
  • 2. Jello Biafra, "Become the media"
    Spoken word album by Frisco punk Jello Biafra. His opinions are fact. Napster good, Metallica bad. Fuck Democrats and Republicans for the election bungle.
  • 1. Rancid, "...And out come the wolves"
    THE most important record in my collection. Personal stories from Tim Armstrong that everybody can relate to (except for "Journy to the end of East Bay). Tight ska guitar rhythms that sound so loose and relaxed. Best Album Ever.
Added to the site on August 02, 2008
Top Ten Albums List by Laci R.
  • 10. Radiohead, "The Bends"
    Highlights: Planet Telex, Street Spirit, The Bends, Fake Plastic Trees
  • 9. Pearl Jam, "Yield"
    Highlights: Wishlist, Given to Fly
  • 8. U2, "Achtung Baby"
    Highlights: Ultraviolet, The Fly, Zoo Station, Mysterious Ways
  • 7. Live, "Secret Samadhi"
    Highlights: Heropsychodreamer, Unsheathed, Lakini's Juice
  • 6. Sarah McLachlan, "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy"
    Highlights: Elsewhere, Mary, Good Enough
  • 5. Live, "Distance to Here"
    Highlights: The Dolphin's Cry, Sparkle, Feel the Quiet River Rage
  • 4. Weezer, "Pinkerton"
    Highlights: The Good Life, El Scorcho, Butterfly
  • 3. Counting Crows, "August & Everything After"
    Highlights: Anna Begins, Raining In Baltimore, Murder of One
  • 2. Ben Folds Five, "The Unathorized Biography of Reinhold Messner"
    Highlights: Narcolepsy, Don't Change Your Plans, Mess
  • 1. Live, "Throwing Copper"
    One word: STAGE
Undertow (Tool - Maynard James Keenen's amazingly beautiful voice), No Code, Ten, Vs. and Merkin Ball (Pearl Jam), Mellan Collie & the Infinite Sadness (Smashing Pumpkins), Mental Jewelry (Live), Geology of Planet Wierd (Bloo), Ben Folds Five, Naked Baby Photos, and Whatever & Ever, Amen (Ben Folds Five), Rattle & Hum (U2), Recovering the Satellites (Counting Crows), Automatic for the People (REM), Wildflowers (Tom Petty), Lost and Gone Forever (Guster)
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